Destination: South Africa

Gallery: french.toes

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By mar | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Arrival in South Africa

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By reachteam | Photo Gallery

Arrival

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By reachteam | Views [556]

The Reach Team arrived in South Africa on Friday 23rd March in Jo'Burg.  We spent the first evening watching the domestic 20/20 cricket final and the next day visited the Apartheid Museum.  That evening we watched a Super 14 rugby game. We also bought ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Kruger

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 | By gavinere | Views [567]

The plans so far in Kruger NationalPark.  Check out the website for further info. SIRHENI BUSHVELD CAMP 1 GC6 (GUEST COTTAGE): 12/06/07 14/06/07 LETABA REST CAMP 1 FQ6 (GUEST COTTAGE): 14/06/07 16/06/07 SATARA REST CAMP 1 GC5 (GUEST COTTAGE): 16/06/07 ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Starting to settle in to life here

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 | By cape_bound | Views [836]

(Dear loyal Readers:   I would first of, like to apologize to everyone who has been wondering when the next update would come, as life here has been quite busy with settling in, and that little horrible thing called homework.. But have no fear!! ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: Stellenbosch

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 | By cape_bound | Photo Gallery

Call me Keith Moon

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [881] | Comments [1]

"A great stress reliever" announced the flier.  "Mmmm Afrikan Djembe drumming session it is," I thought already feeling the rhythm deep in my soul. That evening I sat with others in an arc round two Congolese(?) gents who were as ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

The Huey

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1017]

Sitting cross legged on my ultra thin towel like a native Indian I listen across the crescent shaped bay hoping its the one.  The one unlike all the others. As the breeze skims the perfect aquamarine curls, I pick up the sound. Amplified by the huge twelve ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

An unlikely partnership?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [957] | Comments [1]

About my new companion..... My new friend is considerate and never enters the hostel dorm when I am sleeping, turning on the lights or making noises unnecessarily. My friend doesn't snore loudly or mutter nonesense in his sleep. My friend is a modern ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Catch of the day

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [2020]

Capetonian food appears to be either simple and fresh like the amazing fish or overly complicated and trying too hard. Try "linefish," which is basically the catch of the day, presumably caught eco-friendly by line and hook.  Typically you ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Gallery: Cape Town

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 | By jonnygo | Photo Gallery

"The Big 5"

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [914]

"This is the Elland deer," piped the knowledgeable Kharki-clad tour guide across the jeep. "Yes, but what does it taste like?" I enquired in all sincerity. Glances across from the multinational passengers could only be described as ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Dj and Steven

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery

Rag time in Stellenbosch

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 | By cape_bound | Views [825]

The family arrived in Stellenbosch just in time to observe some of the “Rag” activities at the University of Stellenbosch better know to Canadians as Frosh Week.   As most of the students at the university live in university residences most activities ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

And so the Real Adventure Begins...

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 | By cape_bound | Views [722] | Comments [1]

(A note to my faithful readers:   First of all, thank you for looking at our blog! It takes quite a while to write, but I’m glad I can keep everyone back home updated with our travels.   Since I bet you all want to know about life here in Stellenbosch, ... Read more >

Tags: Family